In the initial âexpandingâ phase, lymphatic fluid flows at an increased rate and volume from an affected joint to the draining LN via afferent lymphatic vessels. The LN volume expands, presumably to accommodate the influx of cells and lymph exiting the inflamed synovium.
COPD exacerbation. Many people with COPD have attacks called flare-ups or exacerbations (say egg-ZASS-er-BAY-shuns). This is when your usual symptoms quickly get worse and stay worse. A COPD flare-up can be dangerous, and you may have to go to the hospital. Symptoms include: Coughing up more mucus than usual. A change in the color or thickness of that mucus. More shortness of breath than usual. Greater tightness in your chest.
The symptoms of COPD include shortness of breath, a loose cough that produces large amount of mucus, and chest tightness. Complications of COPD can be serious, even life threatening, and result in additional symptoms. For more details on symptoms, refer to symptoms of COPD.